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Unit 1 Computer

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Hardware   the parts of a computer and the pieces that can be added on to it  
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PC   personal computer; computer made for use by a single person  
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Laptop   PC small and light enough to be used in a person's lap  
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Desktop   a computer that is too big to carry; it must sit on the top of a desk  
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Software   instructions that tell a computer what to do  
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Monitor   part of the computer that shows information and what you have done  
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Keyboard   board that let people put information into a computer, the part of computer with number and letter keys  
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CPU   central processing unit: the main part of computer; what makes a computer work  
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Printer   part of the computer that puts information on paper  
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Mouse   a mouse-size tool that lets you point to information and move around on the monitor  
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Surge Protector   keeps surges of electric power from hurting the computer  
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Mac   a type of computer that is made by Apple Computer Company: Mac is short for Macintosh  
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Windows   an operating system  
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